AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say | Fox News AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say Published April 15, 2014 AC/DC lead vocalist Brian Johnson (L) and Angus Young perform at the O2 Millennium Dome stadium in London April 14, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT) - RTXDZMR Is AC/DC going to have to call it quits? The Sydney Morning Herald reports that founding member, Malcolm Young, 61, has returned to Australia with his family. "He is believed to be unable to continue playing, although there has not been any explanation why," the Herald reports. Lead singer Brian Johnson told a Florida radio station earlier this year: "One of our boys was pretty ill, so we didn't like to say anything, and we're very private about things like this, so we didn't wanna say anything. And he's a very proud man." Australian radio personality Peter Ford reportedly said “we may not hear them perform or record ever again,” and their record label has not been answering calls or emails.

But Johnson also said this year that the band was recording new material and could go on tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They had reportedly booked studio time in Vancouver in May. And a source close to the band told Billboard magazine that for now, the reports of the legendary rock band's demise are just rumors. AC/DC was formed by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. Their hits included "Highway to Hell," "Back in Black," and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)." Advertisement AC/DC - Music on Google Play AC/DC About the artist AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. A hard rock/blues rock band, they have also been considered a heavy metal band, although they have always dubbed their music simply "rock and roll". AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, in 1975; Malcolm and Angus were the only original members left in the band. Membership subsequently stabilised until bassist Mark Evans was replaced by Cliff Williams in 1977 for the album Powerage.

Within months of recording the album Highway to Hell, lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980 after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group considered disbanding, but buoyed by support from Scott's parents, decided to continue and set about finding a new vocalist. Ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was auditioned and selected to replace Scott. Later that year, the band released the new album, Back in Black, which was made as a tribute to Bon Scott. The album launched them to new heights of success and became their all-time best-seller. 1 $10.49 Rock or Bust is a studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is their fifteenth internationally released studio album and the sixteenth to be released in Australia. It is the shortest stud... 1 1 $9.49 Black Ice is an album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It was the band's fourteenth internationally released studio album and the fifteenth in Australia. Released internationally on 17 October 2... 1 1 $9.49 Stiff Upper Lip is an album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC.

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Barry is sadly the only surviving brother after Maurice died in 2003 and Robin lost his battle to cancer in 2012. Gladys Knight and the Pips: Famed as an R'n'B/soul family act, Gladys Knight & the Pips featured siblings Gladys and Merald 'Bubba' Knight, as well as their cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. They are known for songs such as 'Midnight Train to Georgia' and 'Heard it Through the Grapevine'. Jackson 5: Arguably the most famous sibling musical act in musical history; the Jackson 5 was the vehicle that showcased a tiny Michael Jackson's talents as a solo artist. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon reunited for a tour in 2012, which marked the first time they had toured together without Michael. The Allman Brothers Band: The Floridian rock and blues band was formed in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. They achieved huge chart success with their song 'Ramblin' Man', and last year they were awarded with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Iggy and the Stooges: The Michigan-born band originally comprised Iggy Pop (real name James Newell Osterberg), Dave Alexander, and brothers Dave and Ron Asheton, until Ron died in 2009. They didn't sell many records in the beginning, but are nevertheless regarded as instrumental in the rise of punk rock. The Carpenters: An American brother-sister pop duo consisting of Karen and Richard Carpenter; they exhibited a softer musical style than was prevalent during their era of popularity. Karen suffered from a well-documented battle with anorexia, which eventually caused her death in 1983. Conversely, after overcoming an addiction to quaalude, Richard now lives with his wife and children in California. The Jets: The Jets were a British rockabilly band consisting of three brothers, Bob, Ray and Tony Cotton. Their most successful single was 'Love Makes the World Go Round', which reached number 21 in the UK charts in 1982. Sister Sledge: Another one of the most famous family bands in music; Sister Sledge was comprised of four sisters; Kim, Debbie, Joni and Kathy.

They hit the big time in 1979 with their album We are Family and the single of the same name. AC/DC: The Aussie (but mostly UK-grown) rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who played rhythm and lead guitar, repsectively, and continue to do so today. Interestingly, Malcolm wrote the guitar riff for 'Back in Black' but was unsure as to whether it was any good - so asked brother Angus for his opinion. Van Halen: Named after the brothers that formed the band; Van Halen consisted of Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth (who was replaced for a while by Sammy Hagar) and Michael Anthony. They garnered success in the UK with songs like 'Jump' and 'Why Can't This Be Love'. The Bangles: The Bangles were an all-female pop band featuring sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson. They had some huge hits in the UK with songs like 'Eternal Flame', 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and 'Manic Monday'.

After disbanding in 1988, they reformed in 1998 to record a song for the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. The Proclaimers: Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid have endowed us with such nuggets of musical genius as '(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles' and 'Letter from America'. They made singing in a Scottish accent cool, and feature on VH1's list of the greatest one-hit wonders, as '500 Miles' was their only US hit. Orbital: An electro dance duo made up of brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll. The brothers stood out among other techno acts due to their ability to improvise during live performances. They broke up in 2004 but reformed again in 2009 to headline The Big Chill. Radiohead: Fronted by Thom Yorke, with brothers Jonny and Colin Greenwood on lead guitar and bass, as well as Phil Selway and Ed O'Brien on percussion and guitar, respectively. The band write songs collaboratively, and as a result all their songs are credited to 'Radiohead'.

Oasis: Almost as famous for their warring brothers as they are for their music, Oasis were a pivotal and hugely popular Mancunian rock band until Noel Gallagher left in 2009. His brother Liam and the rest of the band continue to perform to this day as Beady Eye. Hanson: The trio of brothers from Tulsa, Oklahoma set teenage hearts aflutter in 1997 with the release of their debut single 'MMMBop'. We still neither know what the lyrics are or even what 'MMMBop' means - if anything - but it sure is catchy. Isaac, Taylor and Zac now even have their own brand of beer, 'MMMHops'. K-Ci & JoJo: The R'n'B duo consists of Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, and Joel "JoJo" Hailey. Also members of the group Jodeci, the brothers broke out on their own to record 'How Could You' for the movie Bulletproof, and continued to have a successful career as a duo right up to the present when they released their new single 'Knock It Off'.

30 Seconds to Mars: Brothers Jared and Shannon Leto formed the band in 1998, recruiting Matt Wachter later on as bassist. Even though Jared is also a successful actor, the band have revealed that they are recording their fourth album, Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams. They are also the first band to ever send and debut a single (in their case, 'Up In The Air' in 2013) on a space station. Tegan and Sara: An indie rock duo made up of identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin. Both sisters are openly gay with long-term girlfriends. Their 2012 single 'Closer' reached number 1 on the US dance chart. Kings of Leon: The Tennesee-based rock band is formed of three brothers; Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill as well as their cousin, Matthew Followill. The brothers were sons of a Pentecostal preacher, and were able to embrace the rock lifestyle they'd been denied when their father left the profession. As Kings of Leon they are famed for songs like 'Sex on Fire' 'Use Somebody' and 'Notion'.

Biffy Clyro: With Simon Neil at the helm, twin brothers James and Ben Johnston provide solid support on bass, drums and vocals in the hugely successful rock trio Biffy Clyro. They were noticed by manager Dee Bahl while playing small gigs around Glasgow, which led to a career that has culminated in their headlining Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2013. Arcade Fire: The Canadian rock outfit's members include husband and wife Win Butler and Regine Chassagne, along with Win's brother Will, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, Jeremy Gara, and Sarah Neufeld. Most of the band are multi-instrumentalists, playing unusual instruments like the glockenspiel, the mandolin and hurdy-gurdy. The Cribs: The three-piece indie rock band from West Yorkshire is made up of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman, and their younger brother Ross. Initially recording lo-fi in an ancient mill near their home, the brothers went on to be named the 'biggest cult band in the UK' by Q magazine.

The Magic Numbers: The four-piece from Hanwell, West London is formed of two pairs of brothers and sisters; namely Romeo and Michele Stodart, and Sean and Angela Gannon. The sisters were brought on board after Romeo and Sean started writing music together. Frightened Rabbit: Brothers Scott and Grant Hutchison make up the lead vocals and percussion sections of Scottish band Frightened Rabbit. The name stems from a nickname Scott's mother have him as a child as a result of his severe shyness. Initally a solo act featuring Scott, the project became that of a full band, with the additions of Grant and the rest of the members. The Maccabees: Taking their name from a random word they found as they flipped through a Bible, the original line-up consisted of Orlando Weeks, Robert Dylan Thomas (who subsequently left in 2008), brothers Hugo and Felix White and Rupert Jarvis. While none of their singles have breached the UK top 20, they have nonetheless garnered critical and commercial acclaim. The National: Most of the Brooklyn-based band is made up of siblings; Aaron and Bryce Dessner on guitar and keyboard, and Scott and Bryan Devendorf on bass and drums.

The National is fronted by Matt Berninger. The band are very politically involved and were staunch supporters in the election and re-election of Barack Obama. First Aid Kit: Sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg make up the Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. It's perhaps testament to their sibling intuition that their close harmonies are always so beautifully affecting, and their lyrics at once personal and obtuse. The pair have said that they want their music to help people, and be a sort of "plaster for your soul". Disclosure: Brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence have already collaborated with the likes of AlunaGeorge, Eliza Doolittle and Sam Smith; and they show no signs of slowing down. Their debut album Settle debuted at number 1 in the UK charts and they performed twice at Glastonbury this year. Haim: Everyone's favourite Californian sisters seemingly can do no wrong at the moment. Este, Danielle and Alana Haim have received blinding praise from critics for songs like 'Falling' and 'Don't Save Me'. Their eagerly anticipated debut album Days Are Gone will be released on 27 September 2013.

Say Lou Lou: The Swedish/Australian dream pop twin sisters Elektra and Miranda Kilbey have already been the subject of much attention and praise after they published 'Fool of Me' online, a collaborative single with fellow Aussie Chet Faker. They've even already set up their own record label, A Deux. Drenge: Brothers Rory and Eoin Loveless from Sheffield have burst onto the scene making music that could be described as sightly scary, arguably best encapsulated as garage rock, on the periphery of punk and metal. Labour MP Tom Watson even recommended them in his resignation letter to Ed Milliband. Which could be a good or bad thing, we haven't decided. Ibeyi: Yoruban for Twins, Ibeyi comprise twin sisters Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz, whose music blends elements of soul, hip hop, jazz and pop to create something both youthful and innovative, and effortlessly mature. There must be something in the water at these guys' houses. We've come to the realisation that some of the best bands in the world, both modern and classic, seem to be made up of siblings and family members.

From entire bands made up of siblings, to a couple of cousins or brothers and sisters on drums and bass - musical talent clearly seems to be a genetic pre-requisite in these families, where most of us just pray that we don't get Aunt Hilda's moustache. We've picked 33 of the best sibling bands we could think of, from the current stars of tomorrow, to the nostalgia-inducing families of yesteryear. Have a look and see what you think... AC/DC is formed | World History Project Source: Added by: Dan Harpaz Malcolm and Angus Young developed the idea for the band's name after seeing the initialism "AC/DC" on a vacuum cleaner. "AC/DC" is an abbreviation for "alternating current/direct current". The brothers felt that this name symbolised the band's raw energy, power-driven performances, and a love for their music. "AC/DC" is pronounced one letter at a time, though the band is popularly known as "Acca Dacca" in Australia.

Top Ten Most Legendary Bands of All Time - TheTopTens® Top Ten Most Legendary Bands of All Time Elvisjackson The Top Ten 1 Queen Queen are a British rock group formed in 1970. Members were Freddie Mercury (Vocals and Piano), Brian May (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Taylor (Drums, Vocals), and John Deacon (Bass Guitar, Vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury ... read more . From the first time I heard Queen back in 1975 the Queen II album I fell in love with them. Their is no singer that had the range of Freddie Mercury. Very few lead guitar players can play with the versatility of Brian May. Rodger Taylor's unique high voice along with John Deacon's great bass playing are the icing on the cake. As a hard core Queen fan Queen II is the epitome of quality vocals and instrumental genius. However in my opinion some of their most beautiful songs came on their last albums Innuendo and Made in Heaven ( These are the days of our lives and Mother Love).

I grew up with the Beatles in the 60's but matured with Queen in the 70's 80's and early 90's. Close call between the two but I give the edge to Queen based on raw talent alone. God only knows what could have been had not been for the death of Freddie Mercury. ABBA above Queen? I have to disagree. Did ABBA write a song even close to the popularity of Bohemian Rhapsody? I don't think so. Queen is the greatest to me and always will be. Together by fate and they are immortal. They are Queen. Greatest singer of all time, Freddie Mercury. Many of the greatest songs of all time. Greatest basslines of all time. Hands down the greatest rock band of all time. Where is Deep Purple should be on number 1 V 10 Comments 2 The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the foremost and most influential act of rock era.

Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented ... read more . I believe they should be number one, they were ahead of their time and changed the music in just ten years. They were famous all around the world. We still listen to them even after 50 years. They sell the most albums still and they began the British invasion of the 60's. Had their own company. Influence almost every bands in the world. Every famous artist does a cover of them especially MJ. They've made the best album covers of all time (Abbey road which is copied everywhere. ) All songs are a ten out of ten not one is terrible. Beatlemania man. They had to stop world touring cause they couldn't hear the music because of all the screaming fans. The Beatles did especially excellent even with old technology of the 60's. Even after they broke up, by themselves they were good. They made movies. Movies were made about them or about their music. The Beatles are THE legendary band. They couldn't go out of their hotels because of the crowds waiting for them at the bottom. They began mop top ...

more Won't say much who started it all but it all comes down to them the Beatles, their songs, music and performance everyone will know if they listened to it that's how they do it number 1 fan of them Why aren't they at the top? We literally owe them all of the above bands, they opened the doors to a whole new music genre They are beyond good. They have so much talent. Eventually they will get to the top. V 16 Comments 3 Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass, Keyboard) and John Bonham (Drums). The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned them recognition ... read more . If you ask the "younger" generation who ABBA is, they wouldn't know what the hell you were talking about! If you ask them who Led Zeppelin is, they would know. Please Don't Call Them as The Beatles They R THE Led Zeppelin R you kidding me? Led Zeppelin only at number 11?

The Beatles of the 70's! V 4 Comments 4 Pink Floyd Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. The band consisted of 5 members - David Gilmour (Vocals and Guitar), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitarist), Nick Mason (Drums), Roger Waters (Vocals and Bass), and Richard ... read more . We don't need a reason to have Floyd at the top of the list. (the only psychedelic-rock band in the list, would have loved to see porcupine tree here though.. ) I hate the beegees! Inns it's surprisig to see he'd pe up here! Sure they're good but nowhere near the talent of bands Ike the Beatles, led zeppelin and pink floyd Yeah I've heard of Metallica. They are legendary for doing covers. Everything under the sun is in tune V 2 Comments 5 Metallica Metallica is an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1981 .

The original lineup was James Hetfield (Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney (Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter Sandman". ... read more . Master of puppets should be at top 5! Its Metallica don't need to say anything else V 1 Comment 6 Nirvana Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. The drummer of the band, David Grohl, went on to start the Foo-Fighters, an alternative rock band. ... read more . Best Grunge band ever, I loved Kurt's voice. Long live Kurt Cobain! This band defined a generation, they NEED to be in the top 5 YES! I love Nirvana and Kurt Cobain is my hero. Voice of a generation V 1 Comment 7 The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962.

The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). ... read more . No one has the song resume like the Stones. Easily the best band of all time. Under one direction what the hell 8 Black Sabbath Black Sabbath are a Heavy Metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, Singer Ozzy Osbourne, Bassist and Main Lyricist Geezer Butler and Drummer Bill Ward . The band got into mainstream after improving after their debut album got negative feedback . In 1978, ... read more . 9 AC/DC AC/DC are a Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014. They were fronted by Bon Scott until his untimely death due to alcohol poisoning in 1980, after which they hired Brian Johnson to ... read more . For me! This is the most Rock&Roll Band in the World!

Roll Off! And Rock! V 1 Comment 10 Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. They were known for some big hits such as The Trooper, and The Number of the Beast, and as of 2015, the band sold over 90 million albums. Their contribution to metal genre and making it a mainstream phenomenon is unparalled. Combined that with their story telling lyrics and progressive compositions, they have become iconic. The Contenders 11 ABBA ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA are the best! ABBA should be number one, because the voices of ABBA are genial. NOBODY CAN BEAT ABBA and I can say else ABBA FOREVER! There music is timeless! It will never die! They have a clean cut image with the greatest songs never! Number 1! - ivylee ABBA is the best band ever!

Queen, The Beatles are good, but they're better separately. Not near the others..at least in 40 V 5 Comments 12 Guns N Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The classic lineup, as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Apart from hard rock they are also ... read more . Guns n' Roses wrote such songs that can never die... Such thoughts which are true forever... Such melodies which come directly from the core of heart that will surely give one "rock on". So, that's why they are immortal... They are legendary. Guns and Roses is the best band ever all of the member were legendary too! This band make all people rock forever.. Immortal band Makes me feel different V 1 Comment 14 Ramones The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first band to define the punk rock sound.

I love the Ramones there songs are amazing there voices are amazing there guitar is amazing they're amazing How is it that the band that has arguably STARTED the punk rock movement ended up below one direction? Father of punk genre...no body can beat their legacy...sheena is a punk rocker..and Ramones is punks who rocked world once upon a time and also now rocks 15 Linkin Park Linkin Park is an American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The members include Chester Bennington (vocals), Mike Shinoda (rapping vocals, pianist), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ) and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park are associated with a mixture ... read more . To me this is the best band. And I also think that this band is much more better than The Beatles V 3 Comments 16 Avenged Sevenfold Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal/metalcore (early) band, that was formed 1999 in California . Their longest lineup of members was M .

Shadows (Vocals), Synyster Gates (Lead Guitar), Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm Guitar), Johnny Christ (Bass Guitar), and The Rev (Drums) . ... read more . 17 Green Day Green Day are an American punk rock band formed in East Bay, California in 1987. The members include Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals and guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), Tré Cool (drums) and Jason White (guitar) . Green Day are associated with punk rock, pop punk and alternative rock . Some of their influences ... read more . Green Day should be much farther up the list Come on top ten they are the best band EVER! Billie Joe Armstrong is amazing V 3 Comments 18 Motorhead Motörhead were an English heavy metal band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, who was the sole constant member; guitarist and songwriter Larry Wallis; and drummer Lucas Fox. The band's harsh vocals and fast paced tempos helped inspire speed metal and ... read more . Linkin Park above Motorhead?

Clearly some kids don't know without Motorhead there would be no Linkin Park! The bee gees are in the top ten and Iron Maiden aren't even on the list? I have officially lost all hope. 19 Korn Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, with the addition of Ray Luzier, who replaced the band's original member, David ... read more . V 1 Comment 20 Coldplay Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996. The band consists of Chris Martin (lead vocalist and pianist), Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bassist) and Will Champion (drummer and backing vocalist). Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed ... read more .

V 1 Comment PSearch List Ac Dc | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com Biography AC/DC (formed 1973) AC/DC are a heavy rock band from Australia that began their rise to fame with the debut album High Voltage. Formation: The band's name was chosen after Angus and Malcolm Young spotted the logo on their sister's sewing machine. They decided that the acronym was a suitable representation of the band's raw energy and powerful performances. Born in Glasgow, Angus, Malcolm and George Young all moved with their family to Sydney, Australia, in 1963. George was the first of the brothers to learn guitar, and joined The Easybeats, a successful Australian rock band, with Malcolm following suit and joining The Velvet Underground (an Australian band, not their New York counterparts) AC/DC eventually formed in 1973, when Malcolm and Angus were joined by bassist Larry Van Kriedt, drummer Colin Burgess and vocalist Dave Evans. Their debut gig was at Chequers Club in Sydney, New Year's Eve, 1973. The band's line-up changed frequently during this early period, with Burgess being the first to get fired.

The schoolboy uniform was adopted after Angus had tried a number of other stage outfits, including a gorilla and Spiderman. Having decided that Evans was an unsuitable front person for the band, they eventually settled on Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott. Bon Scott joined the band in 1974 and by January the next year, the debut album, High Voltage had been recorded. Success, Highlights and Hard Times: Following the release of High Voltage, AC/DC released the single 'It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)', which became something of an anthem for the band and their fans. The band's success grew, thanks to a number of high profile Australian TV performances, as well as international tours with the likes of Kiss, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and Blue Öyster Cult. A compilation of their first two albums, High Voltage and T.N.T. became the band's first album to be granted international distribution. Their next studio album was Dirty Deeds Done Cheap, followed by 1977's Let There Be Rock. Around this time, Mark Evans was fired, due to personal differences with Angus Young. He was replaced by Cliff Williams.

Williams' debut studio appearance was on Powerage. The supporting tour for the album spawned the live recording, If You Want Blood, You've Got It, recorded in Glasgow's Apollo Theatre. Highway to Hell was the band's first album to break into the US Top 100 album chart, promoting them to the top rank of the world's hard rock acts at the time. In February 1980, Bon Scott passed away. The official cause of death was named as 'death by misadventure' and 'acute alcohol poisoning'. He was buried in Fremantle, Australia. After much deliberation, the band decided to continue, and recruited Brian Johnson to take up the mantle of AC/DC vocalist. He helped the band to finish writing the album Back In Black, which they had begun with Bon Scott. The album spawned the hits 'You Shook Me All Night Long' and 'Hells Bells'. The album has sold over 22 million copies, in the US alone. It was a UK number one and spent 131 weeks in the US album charts. For Those Of You About To Rock, We Salute You was released in 1981, to a positive critical and commercial response.

In 1983, they self-produced the album Flick of The Switch, trying to return to their earlier raw production sound. It was around this time that Phil Rudd and Angus Young's differences came to a head. Rudd was replaced by Simon Wright and Wright was later replaced by Chris Slade. 1986 saw the band release a compilation album, Who Made Who, which was the soundtrack to Stephen King's film Maximum Overdrive. In 1994, Rudd was invited back into the band and replaced Slade. They released the album Ballbreaker with this line-up in place. In 2006, the band begun working on a new studio album and announced that it would be due for release in late 2008, for sale exclusively through WalMart stores. Biography by Contactmusic.com 89 4184 The Australian rock band, AC/DC, has been cranking out rock music since all the way back in 1973. Brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young, formed the band after finding a crazy lead singer named Ronald Belford Bon Scott. The band put out seven records prior to releasing Highway to Hell in 1979.

But, Bon Scott was not going to be on that ride with his friends. He was found dead a few short weeks after the Highway to Hell tour. Malcolm and Angus Young, added drummer Phil Rudd to wild-man and notoriously hard-drinking front man Bon Scott for what finally completed AC/DC. Through the early seventies the band recorded seven albums, performing across Australia and the UK. AC/DC was widely regarded to be a hard rock band that was steadily on it’s rise. The release of Highway to Hell and the accompanying tour had also proved to be a huge success. On Jan. 27, 1980, the final show of the Highway to Hell tour took place at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton, U.K. This would also prove to be Scott’s last show. On Feb. 19, 1980, Bon Scott was found dead. The legendary AC/DC front man had been out drinking with friends, but Scott passed out in his car, and ultimately choked to death on his own vomit. He was only 33 years old. Alistair Kinnear, a friend who had been out with Scott, discovered the body.

Kinnear said, “I left him in the car and rang his doorbell,” “I was unable to wake Bon, so I rang Silver Smith (Bon’s ex-girlfriend). She said he passed out quite frequently and that it was best just to leave him to sleep it off.” Kinnear claims that he put the seat back, so Scott could lie flat. The next morning, Kinnear says he discovered that his friend was still in the car, but not breathing. Kinnear rushed him to King’s College Hospital, but Scott was pronounced dead on arrival. The details that occurred that night remain unclear. Friend’s and family of the late singer still believe that some type of foul-play occurred in the death of Bon Scott. Several people that were with Scott that night maintain to this day that Scott was not drunk when he left the apartment. Speculation as to who could have been involved is also a topic of controversy. Following the death of friend and lead singer, Bon Scott, AC/DC had a very tough decision to make in regards to the future of their band.

Angus Young said in regards to the death of Scott “for us, it was like losing a member of your family, it’s very, very difficult to go through something like that. Not only is it your friend, it’s also somebody you’ve been working with all that time,” dailymailuk . A short time later Brian Johnson was hired to take over lead vocals for AC/DC. Their next album, Back in Black, would be dedicated as a tribute to their late friend Bon Scott. The opening bells in “Hells Bells” are for the wild man that brought them to the door of greatness. Back in Black made AC/DC one of the biggest rock and roll acts in the world. The album remains one of the highest selling in the history of rock. Chris McDonald

Question: Which legendary rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young?
Answer: AC/DC